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IDF Reservists Discover Ancient Wheat Mortar in Gaza | The Jewish Press - JewishPress com | David Israel | 26 Tevet 5784 – Sunday, January 7, 2024

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New campaign to anonymously return illegally held antiquities nets thousands of items

15% of public is estimated to be holding antiquities in their home that by law belong to the state; Israel Antiquities Authority's collection drive extended another week

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Ancient Mosaic Floor Re-Discovered

An ancient mosaic floor of an ancient church found along the Israel National Trail adorned with colorful floral designs was been “re-uncovered” after 40 years. The floor was first discovered in the 1980s but was since covered over and not accessible. Now the Israel Antiquities Authority, together with the Shoham Local Council and with the […]

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Byzantine-Era Church Mosaic Floor in Shoham to Open to the Public

JNS.org - A 1,500-year-old church floor adorned with colorful floral mosaic designs, located east of Ben-Gurion Airport and first identified four decades ago but left uncovered, will soon be accessible for public viewing, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced Monday. The fine mosaic is part of the archaeological site of Horvat El-Bira, located in the Shoham

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Ancient Floral Mosaic Byzantine Church Floor Uncovered Again after 40 Years

During Israel's winter rainy season, parts of Israel are covered with beautiful anemones, small flowers that grow wild here. Artists from 1,500 years ago may have noticed and appreciated them as well, because floral artwork on the mosaic floor of a 1,500-year-old Byzantine church, found between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, strongly resembles the anemones. The church floor was discovered in the 1980's but has been covered over since that time. Now, the Israeli Antiquities Authority (IAA), working with the Shoham Regional Council near Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport has once again uncovered the mosaic floor, making it a visitor's site on the Israel National Trail.

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